Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing up a January move for 27-year-old Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.
Joachim Andersen has established himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could prove to be a solid acquisition for Newcastle United. A report from Football Insider claims that the Magpies will look to raid the Eagles in January for the 27-year-old defender.
It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace are willing to sanction his departure midway through the season. They will struggle to bring a player of equal calibre, and Crystal Palace might prefer to wait until the summer transfer window before letting him leave.
Meanwhile, Andersen was linked to the move away from Selhurst Park during the summer transfer window as well, with Newcastle United showing interest in him. But he ended up staying eventually, with the South London club not interested in selling him.
Newcastle United have an ambitious project, and they will be competing in the UEFA Champions League this season. They will be an attractive option for most players, and Andersen could be attracted to the idea of joining them. It would be a major step up in his career, and he will look to test himself at the highest level.
Players like Fabian Schar and Dan Burn are in their 30s, and Newcastle United need to bring in someone who can be the ideal long-term partner for Sven Botman at the heart of Newcastle’s defence. Andersen could be the ideal partner for the Dutchman, and it remains to be seen whether Newcastle can get the deal done.
They are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world and finances should not be a problem for them. Crystal Palace are likely to demand a premium for their start defender if any club comes calling, and Newcastle United might have to pay well over the odds in order to convince the London club to sell him.
Andersen is well-settled in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact at Newcastle United if he joins the club this season. He could be the ideal acquisition for Eddie Howe during the second half of the season and his arrival could galvanise Newcastle defensively.
